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A 35-year-old female asked:

Having high testosterone levels prevent ovulation and or pregnancy? if so... what test should i have done to check my levels?

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Dr. Andrew Silverman
Dr. Andrew Silvermananswered
Fertility Medicine 51 years experience
High testosterone: I suggest having blood test for total, free testosterone and shbh (sex hormone binding globulin). If elevated treatment will depend upon the source of the testosterone production ie. Ovary or adrenal.
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